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OGG file format

Extension.ogg
Categoryaudio
Programs
Microsoft Windows Media Player
VLC media player
MPlayer
Foobar2000
Winamp
Xion Audio Player
Audacity
Eltima Elmedia Player
Apple QuickTime Player
Zinf
Totem
Amarok
DescriptionDNG extension files are structured according to TIFF/EP standards. DNG format supports various types of metadata. It can handle both raw and non-raw image data, resulting in "linear DNGs" and the standard variety. A linear DNG allows for adjustments such as color profiles, HDR, etc. made by raw converters. Any converter that supports the raw DNG file format also supports linear DNG files.
Technical detailsHow to create and open an OGG file?
There are various ways to create an OGG file. You could convert WAV, WMA, or MP3 to OGG, create a new OGG file, convert a playlist/folder, or rip a CD/track to OGG. To do this, simply right-click on the file and select "convert to," followed by "OGG" from the pop-up menu. Alternatively, you can use audio converter software to generate OGG files from proprietary formats.
To open an OGG file, you can use any music and audio software like VLC, Windows Media Player, Miro, MPlayer, Adobe Audition, Audials One, Xion, etc. You can also drag and drop OGG files into Google Chrome or open them online. Although GPS devices can open OGG files, Apple devices do not support the format, so you may need to download an app like VLC or OPlayer.
Which other formats can OGG be converted into and why?
You can convert OGG files into a wide range of other audio file formats. Simply right-click on the OGG file and convert it to your preferred format. Here are some of the options for conversion from OGG:
1. MP3
2. WAV
3. M4A
4. AAC
Despite the fact that OGG audio files are free, unpatented, and smaller than MP3, not many portable players support the format. This might necessitate the conversion of OGG files to MP3 or other formats supported by your device. Also, some programs do not allow saving in OGG, so you might need to convert back to OGG once you are done working on the audio file.
OGG files have many advantages. Their smaller size means you need less storage space.
MIME type
application/ogg